HIJACKING

highjacking, hijacking

(noun) robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

hijacking

present participle of hijack

Noun

hijacking (plural hijackings)

The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles.

The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.

Source: Wiktionary



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